12+ (no explicit content, but dense prose for younger readers). Reading time: ~6-8 hours for the average reader. Best enjoyed: With a globe, a candle (for atmosphere), and a healthy suspension of disbelief.
| Character | Role | Traits | |-----------|------|--------| | | Leader, scientist | Impetuous, brilliant, obsessive, fearless | | Axel | Narrator, nephew | Cautious, rational, grows from fearful to courageous | | Hans Bjelke | Icelandic guide | Calm, resourceful, silent, loyal – the archetypal competent man | journey to the center of the earth
A solid ball of iron and nickel, roughly the size of the moon, kept solid by the sheer weight of the planet—despite temperatures reaching 5,200°C (9,392°F). How Far Have We Actually Gone? 12+ (no explicit content, but dense prose for